This study aims to map VE teachers’ perceived importance of assessment competence. The study was conducted in the Netherlands among teachers of professional studies in Universities of Applied Sciences. A large-scale study was conducted to represent a broad population of teachers, including various vocational …

Hydrogen is emerging as a key element of Europe’s clean energy transition, creating an urgent need for specialised skills across the hydrogen value chain. The GreenSkillsforH2 project addressed this challenge by developing a comprehensive blueprint for upskilling and reskilling, implementing targeted …

This article presents the SEED PV Summer School, a blended international training that combined theory and hands-on learning in solar photovoltaics. The programme brought together VET and higher-education learners, teachers and industry partners from five SEED regions. Feedback confirmed that collaboration …

The Zero Waste project, implemented at a vocational training centre, fosters an innovative and inclusive learning initiative that unites all vocational areas and levels of education, from Basic Qualification Programmes to Higher Vocational Training, promoting both social and ecological sustainability.​ …

This study provides insight into Vocational Education & Training (VET) students’ plurilingual repertoires, their behaviours during and attitudes towards interactions in daily life, school and work. A multi-modal approach comprising language mapping, reflective discussions and focus group (FG) interviews …

"This expert article presents a comprehensive hydrogen training system that effectively bridges the gap between theoretical classroom knowledge and real-world industrial applications. The system integrates a PEM electrolyzer, hydrogen storage unit, fuel cell, and advanced PLC-based control platform to …

Europe’s energy transition is gradually reshaping the labour market, with renewables generating new types of jobs and shifting skill requirements. In Greece, the process is underway, but regional disparities remain, particularly in areas like Western Macedonia, where the move away from lignite brings …

"This poster presents a cross-border initiative to develop a harmonised, industry-aligned education framework for entry-level offshore wind technicians. The collaboration connects vocational educators, industry representatives, and policymakers to co-create a suite of shared training modules based on …

"The Canastell Zero Waste project at CIPFP Canastell fosters an innovative and inclusive learning initiative that brings together all vocations and levels of education,from Basic Qualification Programmes to Higher Vocational Training, promoting both social and ecological sustainability. It also encourages …

Vocational teachers are expected to keep their professional knowledge and skills up to date. In order to support their professional development effectively, we need to understand how vocational teachers learn, what they learn, and why they learn. This study characterises vocational teachers’ continuing …